be better to myself

Just a question for anyone who wants to respond….

There are so many things that can define this. Whether it be taking time out of your day to just breathe and relax or to treat yourself once in awhile to a favorite thing. For me, being better to myself means that I do things that bring me back to the core of who I am. Sometimes we get lost in the shuffle of life and forget that we need to be good to ourselves in order to be good for others.

With all the stress of the hubby being away from home, I’ve found myself really needing some US time. His time at home is usually spent with the kids and I’m very glad for that. But I’m feeling like we need a bit of time away from everything and just focus on our marriage. I’m hoping to be able to fly out to CA to meet him after he gets done with work. We’ll have a day and a half to get some quality time for just the two of us.

This is definitely being better to myself! (Now if I can just let go of the guilt of asking my mom to keep the girls for 2 nights)

between being better to myself and feeling guilty. I know that it is good to do things for myself, but I also start feeling that nagging guilt coming along for the ride. It’s so important to do things for me, even if they are the simplest of things. Sometimes it’s hard to find the time, but I look for small moments to call mine.

I was walking back to work from a luncheon down the road a few blocks and I truly enjoyed it. The sky was cloudy and the air wasn’t as stifling as it’s been. I took each breath as if they were vital to clearing out the stress lodged inside. The mountains were tinted blue and the breeze felt wonderful. It was a small moment of me time and it felt great.

I told my DH that all I wanted for Mother’s Day would be some time at the salon for a haircut and some highlights. He didn’t bat an eye and said make an appointment. :o)

Found a new hairstylist who really knew what she was doing with my fine limp hair. I let her decide what colors to put in my hair and she gave me some added texture too. I am happy with the overall style, just still trying to get use to major highlights that I’ve never ever had before. Glad I asked for something I really wanted and did it for myself.

Wowee, I had a rather large time on Friday and was so glad I had the chance to go out and have some fun. Ended up staying out until 2am and had a great time with my work buddies. It was worth being tired the next day.

The massage was at 10 the next morning and boy did that feel good. I am so thankful I had the chance to be better to myself. I’m thinking that one of these nights I’m going to treat myself to a home spa night. Nothing fancy, but I could sure use a bit of pampering.

a long awaited massage is scheduled for Saturday morning. I finally get to use the gift certificate I’ve had for 6 months. It’s so hard to make time for myself, especially now that the hubby is away for a month. Thank you Mom!

Not only a massage but I get a whole night out to myself on Friday!! I can’t wait.

It means that I stop being so critical of myself. That I embrace the good along with the “not-so-good” parts of me. I find myself giving so much to others and I neglect myself. It feels selfish if I do anything for myself, but I realize that it is okay to be “selfish” once in awhile.

When I look in the mirror I need to smile and see the beautiful parts of me. When I am low, I need to let others give to me.

Just for today, I will sit and think of one nice thing I can do for myself….

I feel like sometimes I feel so insignificant sometimes when I’m around other people. I feel like I’m dumber, shorter, fatter, or some other list of self-degrading things. I formulate my self-worth off of a skewed sense of other peoples expectaions. Even when people compliment my abilities, I feel like they’re just saying it to be nice.

I need to realize that I’m an awesome person and that people like me for who I am and not who I think they want me to be. Perhaps I even need to realize that I shouldn’t give a damn about what they all think, and be who I want to be, because that’s the true meaning of being better and true to yourself.